Tag: Koh Phangan
Phangan tourist island declared drought zone
SURAT THANI, July 3 - Surat Thani governor Chartpong Chartphuti has declared Koh Phangan district a drought-stricken zone after a two-month shortage of rainfall...
Tourist-magnet Koh Phangan concerned by looming water crisis
SURAT THANI, July 1 - The water situation in Koh Phangan, one of Thailand's top tourist destinations, is worrisome for the island is risking...
Surat Thani Songkran celebration expected to draw Bt250 million in circulation
SURAT THANI, April 6 – The spirit of Songkran in this southern province is lively as tourists from Thailand itself as well as...
Navy ships rescue 825 tourists from flood ravaged south
Two Sattahip-based Royal Thai Navy ships rescued more than 800 tourists from flood-ravaged resorts in Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. ...
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Pattaya Mayor opens Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi, welcomes residents and visitors
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampicheat presided over the opening ceremony of the "Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi," Pattaya City on April 13.
The...
Non-stop fun is already spreading everywhere — from Pattaya Beach to all the Sois...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Even though April 19 — Wan Lai Pattaya — hasn't officially arrived yet, the whole city is already buzzing with the...
Foreign nationals arrested in Chonburi raids for illegal entry, overstays, and Interpol red notices
PATTAYA, Thailand – In the lead-up to the Songkran holiday, immigration authorities across Thailand have intensified efforts to prevent and suppress crimes involving foreign...
Pattaya Songkran festivities heat up as officials clear out dangerous water guns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Songkran celebrations are in full swing at Pattaya Beach, with joyful water battles erupting from Soi 6 through the Walking Street....
Enjoy a smooth Songkran trip in Pattaya – Check real-time traffic with over 400...
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Songkran festivities heat up in Pattaya, authorities are reminding travelers to stay safe and avoid traffic headaches by checking live...